A lot of YA books can fall under speculative fiction – fantasy, science fiction, horror, dystopia, historical fiction, post-apocalyptic, you name it. But YA also tackles concerns that we’re all too familiar with – high school love, teenage problems, and ...

Hey everyone! It’s holiday season, and it can get pretty busy this time of the year — and this includes the YA field! There’s been a lot of YA-related news, lists, and features over the past few weeks, and we’re here to ...

Every young adult fiction fan knows there is never enough you can squeeze out of a good YA book. We fall in love with the story and the fascinating characters. Sometimes you just want to engage with the story a ...

Hey guys! The round-up’s a day late, and there are only a few articles we’re covering – which sounds sad, but there’s a lot of great news and stuff to look at down below! Check them out to know what’s ...

Here’s this week’s round-up! Up this week: a Star Wars novel is coming out, reasons why you should go to YA Shot, and a conference that Harry Potter fans would love! News: Star Wars Is Coming Out With A Young ...

Hey guys! In case you missed the links we’ve tweeted and the news we shared lately, here’s this week’s YA Round-up! From YA tackling Sept. 11, to a great list of groundbreaking YA novels, we’ve got a bunch of interesting ...

Perhaps one of the first things aspiring writers do when they start their work is to look for a bunch of writing tips and tricks from successful authors, to learn from and to keep inspired. The internet is full of ...

Update submissions are closed and this YA anthology is published! Stay tuned or join the AAYAA on Facebook if you want to apply for the next one. The Alliance of Young Adult Authors and The YA Shelf are now accepting short ...

The Queen’s Poisoner by Jeff Wheeler “Courage isn’t the absence of fear, Owen. Courage is moving forward even when you’re afraid.” Reflection: The Stranger in the Mirror by Rachel B. Smith “Remember that Chio may be in ashes, but the ...